Hollywood legend Demi Moore has been honored as one of the world’s “Most Influential People” in 2025 by Time Magazine, a testament to her lasting impact on women in film. At 62, Moore continues to push boundaries both on and off screen, recently earning critical acclaim for her roles in Landman and the horror satire The Substance, the latter securing her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination.
From her early days in St. Elmo’s Fire to becoming the highest-paid actress in the '90s with Striptease—where she secured a $12.5 million salary—Moore has consistently broken barriers. Her iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover while pregnant redefined how Hollywood viewed motherhood and femininity. Speaking on The New York Times' podcast, Moore addressed the criticism she faced, reflecting on how pioneering change often comes with public scrutiny.
Today, Moore is not just redefining aging in Hollywood—she’s setting the standard. “This is an incredibly powerful, exciting, and alive time,” she told Time, reflecting on what it means to thrive in your 60s. Currently filming season two of Landman and the sci-fi comedy I Love Boosters, Moore shows no signs of slowing down. She also hinted at a dream action film collaboration with Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, and Gwendoline Christie.
Moore's star is soaring once again! The longtime screen icon earned her first major acting award at the 2025 Golden Globes for her raw performance in The Substance, sparking an emotional speech that had fans everywhere cheering her on. Her powerful words about combating ageism and self-doubt struck a chord with millions, solidifying her legacy beyond her ’80s Brat Pack beginnings.
Fans are also loving the nostalgic look back at her daring red carpet style and early rise to fame, not to mention her deep bond with daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, whom she shares with ex Bruce Willis. With her name now buzzing on the Oscars shortlist, Moore’s impact—both personal and professional—has never felt more electric.
On April 19, 2025, Demi Moore shared her honest thoughts about losing the 2025 Oscars to Mickey Madison. The The Substance actress made an appearance on Time magazine for its cover story, and the G.I. Jane actress dismissed claims that she was disappointed over her loss, but in fact, she had an intuition that Madison might win the accolade. It is pertinent to mention that Madison and Moore were nominated for Best Actress for this year's Academy Awards for their roles in Anora and The Substance, respectively.
Moore told the outlet that she predicted Madison's win during the commercial break with her manager. "I leaned over and whispered to my manager, 'I think it’s going to Mikey,'" Moore noted. "I don’t know why I knew, but I did. I was so centered and calm. I didn’t feel gutted." The Indecent Proposal actress went on to say, "I didn’t feel any of those kinds of things. I just trusted, and am in trust of, whatever is going to unfold."
After Madison's win, Moore even took to her Instagram account to congratulate her and penned down a sweet shout-out for her young fellow actress. "A huge congratulations to Mikey Madison, can’t wait to see what you do next," Moore wrote.
In March 2025, Demi Moore was the frontrunner to win the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in The Substance, but Hollywood’s biggest night always brings surprises. It was the 62-year-old star’s category that brought about an unexpected win for Mikey Madison for Anora on March 2. Viewers might remember Moore turning to the person beside her with a knowing look when Madison’s name was announced.
Moore revealed what she whispered to her manager, Jason Weinberg of Untitled Management, at the commercial break ahead of her category. "I leaned over and whispered to my manager, ‘I think it’s going to Mikey,’" Moore shared with Time. "I don’t know why I knew, but I did." That’s why her reaction to the loss was handled with such grace. "I was so centered and calm. I didn’t feel gutted. I didn’t feel any of those kinds of things. I just trusted, and am in trust of, whatever is going to unfold," Moore added.
Madison had won the Best Actress title at the BAFTAs in February, so her late award-show season rise to the top was not a development that came completely out of thin air. By the time their category aired on Oscars night, Anora swept most of its categories—and Moore handled the loss with aplomb. On March 3, she shared her thanks to her Instagram followers for supporting her during the crazy ride from the Cannes Film Festival to the Oscars.
"As this awards season comes to a close, I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude for this journey. It’s been the ride of a lifetime and we’re just getting started," she wrote while making sure to add a sweet note to Madison, who is not on social media. "And a huge congratulations to #MikeyMadison — can’t wait to see what you do next." Moore reminded fans that she’s more than "a popcorn actress," she has real substance on the big screen. The Oscar didn’t wind up on her mantle, but Hollywood already has her booked and busy.
